10.06.08
UC RUSAL successfully tests new environmentally efficient aluminium production technology
Moscow, 10 June, 2008 - UC RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium and alumina producer, is pleased to announce that it has successfully launched test production of the key component of a unique environmentally sound aluminium production technology - colloidal anode paste. The total investment in this project will amount to USD 25 million.
08.06.08
UC RUSAL and Ust-Luga company sign a memorandum of cooperation to create a trans-shipment complex at Ust-Luga port
Moscow, 8 June 2008 - UC RUSAL, the world's largest aluminium and alumina producer, and Ust-Luga Company, the developer of Ust-Luga trade sea port, signed a memorandum of cooperation to construct a trans-shipment complex. The complex will consist of two terminals designed to transport aluminium and alumina at Ust-Luga trade sea port located in Leningrad oblast. UC RUSAL will invest over USD 300 millions in the project.
07.06.08
UC RUSAL appoints director for control
Moscow, 7 June 2008 – UC RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium and alumina producer, is pleased to announce appointment of Vitaliy Samsonov as Director for Control. Vitaliy will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the effectiveness of the group’s internal control system and risk management. Alina Gutkina, who previously occupied this role, has been appointed Director of Internal Audit. She will be responsible for the independent evaluation of the internal control system and report directly to the Board of Directors of UC RUSAL.
22.05.08
UC RUSAL to expand cast-house production at Irkutsk Aluminium Smelter
Moscow, 22 May 2008 – UC RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium and alumina producer, is pleased to announce the investment of around USD 50 million into the expansion of cast-house production at Irkutsk Aluminium Smelter. The expansion is required due to the previous introduction of two new potrooms, which increased production capacity of the smelter by 170,000 tonnes of aluminium per annum. The new cast-house workshop will be put into full operation at the end of 2008.
13.05.08
UC RUSAL appoints a new member to its Board of Directors
Moscow, 13 May 2008 - UC RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium and alumina producer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dmitry Razumov, CEO of the ONEXIM group, to its Board of Directors.
24.04.08
UC RUSAL completes acquisition of strategic stake in Norilsk Nickel from ONEXIM Group
Moscow, 24 April 2008 - UC RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium and alumina producer, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of a 25% plus one share stake in Norilsk Nickel from ONEXIM Group.
21.04.08
UC RUSAL appoints a new member to its Board of Directors
Moscow, 21 April 2008 - UC RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium and alumina producer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jivko Savov to its Board of Directors.
17.04.08
UC RUSAL signs an agreement to sell a 50% coal mining share in the Ekibastuzskoye coal field to Samruk Holding as part of joint venture
Almaty, 17 April 2008 – UC RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium and alumina producer, announces that, within the framework of its joint venture in Kazakhstan, it has signed an agreement to sell a 50% share in coal mining at the Ekibastuzskoye coal field to Samruk Holding managing state assets. The coal field is located at the Bogatyr and Severny coal mines in the Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan.
16.04.08
UC RUSAL appoints Director of Sales and Marketing
Moscow, 16 April 2008 - UC RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium and alumina producer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Finnimore as Director of Sales and Marketing.